GM Josh Friedel reports on the Unive Open in Hoogeveen, Nertherlands, where he felt he had a mediocre result, but played a gem of a game that was featured on a video and earned him the brilliancy prize.
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After lackluster starts at the World Junior, GM-elects Alex Lenderman and Ray Robson are climbing back up the standings, with round seven wins. Update: Lenderman ties for third, fifth in tiebreak! Robson ends in 18th.
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The USCF affiliate charges for the FIDE rating of events will be
raised effective March 1, 2010 for Swisses and Jan 1, 2010 for round
robins. Also see the agenda for the Oct.31-Nov.1 EB board meeting in Crossville.
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Rex Sinquefield will sponsor the US team to go to the World Team Championship, set for Bursa, Turkey from January 3-13. The squad will consist of GMs Nakamura, Onischuk, Shulman, Akobian and Hess.
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Upsets have had their day at the Western States Open, held from October 23-25 in Reno. Check out Steven Zierk's shockingly quick win over GM Loek Van Wely. UPDATE: Khachiyan wins in rapid playoff over Ibragimov. Full story coming soon!
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Robert Snyder is featured on the website of America's Most Wanted for failing to register as a sex offender after finishing a two year sentence. USCF members who have any information on Mr.Snyder's whereabouts can help AMW by sending a tip.
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